Browse the Kodansha Gift Guide for winning holiday gift recommendations

Get the perfect gift for the manga fan in your life with the Kodansha Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday shopping time is upon us once again and Kodansha is taking the guesswork out of finding that perfect gift for the manga lovers on your list!

From astounding action adventures, to heart-warming (and heart-wrenching) romance stories, haunting horror tales, sweet and spicy BL, charming yuri, sprawling fantasy epics and more—Kodansha has a perfect manga for any reader on your list.

Keep returning to this blog post as we will update our recommendations daily until November 26, 2025. Get the manga suggestions sure to make you this holiday’s best manga gift giver! 

Only looking for particular kinds of manga? Check out our list of contents below to navigate to specific recommendations:


 

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Gifts for all Blue Lock Fans

Blue Lock
By Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura

What’s the vibe?: Soccer-centric “game of death”
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $12.99
What’s it rated: 16+

After Japan’s crushing World Cup defeat, the Football Union launches Blue Lock—a radical program to create the ultimate Ace Striker. 300 elite youth players enter, but only one will outplay—and out-ego—the rest to lead Japan to victory.

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Blue Lock: Episode Nagi
By Kota Sannomiya, Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura

What’s the vibe?: Best soccer boy spin-off series 
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $13.99
What’s it rated: 16+

The prequel to the smash-hit Blue Lock! How does a listless slacker become one of Japan’s top scorers? See how Reo Mikage sparks the ambition of future soccer prodigy Seishiro Nagi in Blue Lock: Episode Nagi!

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Blue Lock: Episode Nagi 1 + Exclusive Q Posket Figure
By Kota Sannomiya, Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura

What’s the vibe?: Manga plus a fashionable figure for the ultimate Nagi fans 
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $49.99
What’s it rated: 16+

Score big with this bundle, including volume 1 of the manga spinoff Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, plus an exclusive Q Posket figure of the reluctant prodigy Seishiro Nagi himself. The perfect gift for the Blue Lock fanatic in your life–especially if that’s yourself!

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Blue Lock Coloring Book
By Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura

What’s the vibe?: Color aura farming moments across Blue Lock
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $14.99
What’s it rated: All-ages

The official Blue Lock coloring book! Celebrate the new season with 60 pages of soccer survival action, perfect for fans of all ages.

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Blue Lock Manga Box Set
By Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura

What’s the vibe?: Blue Lock starter kit with special extras
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $77.94
What’s it rated: 16+

The ultimate Blue Lock box set! Includes volumes 1–6 of the hit soccer manga and an exclusive double-sided poster—let the battle for Japan’s top striker begin.

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Give the Gift of Kodansha Classics

Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow
By Asao Takamori and Tetsuya Chiba

What’s the vibe?: Jab, jab, punch with one of manga’s greatest underdogs 
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $59.99
What’s it rated: 16+

A legendary manga and anime phenomenon, Ashita no Joe is finally coming to English—one of the most influential series of all time.

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The Magnificent Bastard
By Keiichiro Ryu, Tetsuo Hara, and Mio Aso 

What’s the vibe?: Fist of the North Star, but make it historical in feudal Japan  
When is it available?: December 9, 2025
How much is it?: $59.99
What’s it rated: 16+

Keiji Maeda, tall, fearless, and free-spirited, navigates a world of ruthless politics and deadly battles. When his scouts encounter a mysterious beast, Keiji sets out to tame it—but the powerful Hojo Clan and their ninja master have other plans.

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Dragon Head Omnibus
By Minetaro Mochizuki

What’s the vibe?: Head-trip disaster horror with dark depth
When is it available?: December 16, 2025
How much is it?: $29.95
What’s it rated: 16+

Teru is on his way home from a field trip when a catastrophic something derails his class’s train, killing almost everyone on board and burying him beneath tons of rubble. Trapped in unending darkness, he and the only two other survivors must find a way to escape and make it home—if home still exists.

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Paradise Kiss 20th Anniversary Edition
By Ai Yazawa

What’s the vibe?: A fashion designer’s dream manga by the author of Nana
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $29.95
What’s it rated: 16+

Ai Yazawa, one of the world’s most beloved comic artists, returns with a 20th anniversary edition of her fashion-inspired hit, Paradise Kiss. This edition collects the original three volumes into a single, stunning package.

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AKIRA (Hardcover Collection)
By Katsuhiro Otomo

What’s the vibe?: Apocalyptic action, jaw-dropping art, legendary for a reason
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $29.95
What’s it rated: 16+

The iconic manga that inspired the legendary anime AKIRA returns in a new hardcover edition, featuring Otomo’s original right-to-left format and hand-drawn sound effects in a stunning, large-sized collectible.

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Manga Gifts for Anime Fans

Gachiakuta
By Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou

What’s the vibe?: Thrown into a life-threatening abyss and still he fights back
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $12.99
What’s it rated: 16+

Rudo, falsely accused of murder, is exiled from his floating city into a wasteland of monstrous trash. To survive and seek revenge, he must master new powers and join the Cleaners who fight the deadly beasts below.

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The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
By Saka Mikami

What’s the vibe?: The definition of “kicking your feet” kind of romance
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $13.99
What’s it rated: 13+

Two rival schools—one for elite girls, one for troublemaking boys—become the setting for an unlikely romance. A chivalrous boy and an open-minded girl may just bridge the divide in this charming, twisty manga

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WIND BREAKER
By Satoru Nii

What’s the vibe?: Angry teen finds a supportive delinquent family 
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $12.99
What’s it rated: 16+

A high-octane manga set in a delinquent high school where students now protect their town. When a fierce new student arrives aiming to be the strongest, chaos—and action—ensues. Perfect for fans of Tokyo Revengers!

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Fire Force
By Atsushi Ohkubo

What’s the vibe?: Demon-fighting fire fighters fighting with fire  
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $10.99
What’s it rated: 16+

Tokyo is under threat from spontaneous human combustion, and only the Fire Force can stop it! Shinra, a boy who runs at rocket speed—leaving “devil’s footprints” in his wake—joins Special Fire Cathedral 8. Can he and the team uncover the source before the city goes up in flames?

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CITY
By Keiichi Arawi

What’s the vibe?: An odd interconnected city where every day is a laugh riot
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $10.99
What’s it rated: 13+

From Keiichi Arawi, the adored creator of nichijou, this surreal-slapstick series revolves around a penniless college student, Midori Nagumo, who lives in an ordinary city filled with not-quite-ordinary people. And as this reckless girl runs about, she sets the city in motion.

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Gifts for Manga Readers of
All Ages

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Complete Manga Omnibus
By Koma Warita, Riku Tsuchida, ZAG and Toei Animation

What’s the vibe?: Popular kid-friendly hero adventure in one complete volume! 
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $24.99
What’s it rated: 10+

Marinette is a cheerful, clumsy high schooler with a secret—she’s the superhero Ladybug! Alongside Cat Noir, who’s actually her classmate and crush Adrian, she protects Paris from supervillains. Teen life and crime-fighting collide in this action-packed, heart-fluttering adventure.

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Sheeta’s Little Big World
By Yuki Kamba

What’s the vibe?: Exploration starts early with this manga that feels like The Borrowers meets The Secret of NIMH 
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $11.99
What’s it rated: 10+

A charming new adventure manga for readers young and old! The very little Sheeta lives in a town inside a hollowed-out log. His neighbors are friendly, supportive, and above all, careful. But soon, Sheeta’s longing to explore is going to bring him face to face with dangers he never imagined…

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The Complete Chi’s Sweet Home
By Konami Kanata

What’s the vibe?: Cute cat. Cozy and cheerful stories
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $24.95
What’s it rated: 10+

Chi, a mischievous newborn kitten, gets lost during a stroll and is rescued by little Yohei and his mother. They secretly bring her home to the Yamada apartment…where pets aren’t allowed. Let the adorable chaos begin!

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Beyond the Clouds
By Nicke

What’s the vibe?: Heartfelt fantasy adventure for fans of Ghibli films
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $12.99
What’s it rated: 13+

A mechanically gifted boy and a mysterious, winged girl he’s helped repair embark on a journey beyond the ordinary. Young Theo works as a mechanic, putting his knack for machines to use in the industrialized city where he lives. But when he finds an injured, amnesiac girl with wings, his life changes forever.

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Penguin & House
By Akiho Ieda

What’s the vibe?: Odd but helpful penguin becomes man’s best roommate 
When is it available?: NOW!
How much is it?: $12.99
What’s it rated: 10+

Pen is a penguin who loves pancakes and keeping a spotless home. He lives in the city with his human friend Hayakawa, and since they can’t speak the same language, Pen shows his affection through laundry, cleaning, and snagging supermarket bargains.

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Gifts with More Bang for Your Buck

Attack on Titan Colossal Edition
By Hajime Isayama

What’s the vibe?: Epic story, BIG book, you will feel the weight of things
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $59.99
What’s it rated: 16+

This oversized omnibus collects Attack on Titan Vol. 1–5 in a 7×10.5″ edition with 15 never-before-seen color pages! Revisit the beginning of humanity’s fight for survival as a Titan breaches the walls and Eren’s world is shattered forever.

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Initial D Omnibus
By Shuichi Shigeno

What’s the vibe?: Gas! Gas! Gas! (Eurobeats play in the background)
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $22.99
What’s it rated: 13+

Experience Initial D like never before in this large-format 2-in-1 edition. Takumi’s tofu deliveries have secretly made him a racing prodigy—and when elite racers challenge Mt. Akina, the legend of the mysterious Eight-Six is born.

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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Omnibus
By Fuse, Taiki Kawakami and Mitz Vah

What’s the vibe?: An isekai classic, with action, laughs, and adventure
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $22.99
What’s it rated: 16+

Can a single slime build the ideal society? Find the answer in this hit manga tie-in to the two-season streaming anime sensation. This large-sized omnibus edition includes Vol. 1-3.

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Issak Omnibus
By Shinji Makari and DOUBLE-S

What’s the vibe?: 360 no scope, plus swords, and revenge
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $22.99
What’s it rated: 16+

The acclaimed digital samurai epic arrives in print as a 2-in-1 omnibus! Follow Japanese warrior Issak across war-torn Europe in the Thirty Years’ War, seeking vengeance for his slain master. Includes Vols. 1–2 of the original Japanese release.

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Noragami: Stray God Omnibus
By Shinji Makari and DOUBLE-S

What’s the vibe?: An unemployed stray god concocts a get rich quick scheme
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $19.99
What’s it rated: 16+

Five yen for your wish to come true? Revisit the Far Shore in new edition of the beloved supernatural action series that collects all the stray volumes in 600-page 3-in-1 omnibuses, all in a larger size than the regular version! Includes Vol. 1-3 of Noragami: Stray God

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One-and-Done Manga Gifts

Confession
By Nobuyuki Fukumoto and Kaiji Kawaguchi

What’s the vibe?: Twists, and more twists while stranded on an icy mountain
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $16.95
What’s it rated: 16+

Stranded in a blizzard and near death, Ishikura confesses a dark secret to his companion Asai. But when Asai discovers their shelter, he realizes the revelation may be deadlier than the storm itself.

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Sayuri
By Rensuke Oshikiri

What’s the vibe?: One by one they die…OR DO THEY?!
When is it available? January 27, 2026
How much is it?: $24.95
What’s it rated: 16+

Norio and his family move into their first home, but after their father’s sudden death, the rest start dying or vanishing—leaving only Norio and his grandmother to face a vengeful spirit.

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Nude Model and Other Stories
By Tsubasa Yamaguchi

What’s the vibe?: Provocatives shorts featuring vampires, art modeling and more
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $12.95
What’s it rated: 18+

In three darkly captivating stories, Tsubasa Yamaguchi (Blue Period) explores desire, fear, and self-discovery. From a delinquent undone by his own game, to a boy’s dangerous quest for attention, to a blood-phobic doctor facing vampires, these tales twist the ordinary into something strange, erotic, and unforgettable.

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River’s Edge
By Kyoko Okazaki

What’s the vibe?: Messy friends, dangerous secrets, and a dead body
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $14.95
What’s it rated: 16+

From acclaimed author Kyoko Okazaki (Helter Skelter, Pink) comes a gripping tale of adolescence, friendship, and tangled relationships. In a goldenrod field by a stagnant river, six high school friends uncover buried secrets, face betrayal, and confront life and death in ways both tragic and extraordinary.

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Is Love the Answer
By Uta Isaki

What’s the vibe?: Romance theses form a asexual prespective 
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $14.95
What’s it rated: 16+

A coming-of-age story about Chika, a young woman discovering she’s aromantic and asexual. From high school to college, she learns to embrace her identity and finds that not seeking romance or intimacy is perfectly okay.

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Premium Manga Gifts

Vinland Saga Deluxe Edition
By Makoto Yukimura

What’s the vibe?: One mans adventure for peace and freedom in a violent world (ax, jewels, gold, and lumber not included)
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $54.99
What’s it rated: 16+

The beloved manga action epic that inspired the hit anime returns in this premium collector’s hardcover, including volumes 1-3 of the Japanese edition and original bonus content!

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Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN Deluxe Series
By Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, Yoshiyuki Tomino and Hajime Yatate

What’s the vibe?: The origin of the mecha phenomenon in a deluxe edition manga
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $54.99
What’s it rated: 16+

The classic Gundam series returns in a Deluxe Edition hardcover! This oversized six-volume set collects the original 12-installment English release, preserving all the color pages and showcasing the masterful artwork like never before.

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Akira 35th Anniversary Box Set
By Katsuhiro Otomo

What’s the vibe?: An all-in-one premium gift of a must have manga classic
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $219.99
What’s it rated: 16+

Get the 35th anniversary hardcover box set of one of the most influential comics of all time, with the original Japanese art and right-to-left reading format for the first time! With six beautiful hardcover volumes, plus the hardcover Akira Club art book, and an exclusive patch with the iconic pill design.

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Sailor Moon (Naoko Takeuchi Collection) Manga Box Set
By Naoko Takeuchi

What’s the vibe?: A magical box set for the best magical girl!
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $77.94
What’s it rated: 13+

The Sailor Guardians awaken! This box set of the classic Sailor Moon manga includes volumes 1–6, 16 exclusive art cards, and a premium holographic box with magnetic closure.

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Twilight Out of Focus Box Set
By Jyanome

What’s the vibe?: Cinematic and spicy BL of the highest caliber
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $54.95
What’s it rated: 18+

For the first time ever, volumes one through four of this cinematic series are now available in a beautiful collector’s edition box set! As an added bonus, each box set comes with a special booklet featuring exclusive cover art, never-before-translated manga pages, and gorgeous full-color illustrations!

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Gifts for Manga Art Lovers

CLAMP Official Artbook COLOR SHIRO
By CLAMP

What’s the vibe?: Like Shojo? Check out this vibrant art book for one of manga’s most prolific creative teams.
When is it available? November 25, 2025
How much is it?: $55.00
What’s it rated: 13+

The definitive CLAMP artbook, SHIRO, is now in English! Showcasing stunning artwork from RG Veda to Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, it’s a must-have for fans of the legendary manga collective.

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The Art of Witch Hat Atelier
By Kamome Shirahama

What’s the vibe?: The cutest witches in full color and stunning detail!
When is it available? December 23, 2025
How much is it?: $29.99
What’s it rated: 10+

Soar into the world of Witch Hat Atelier with this beautiful, large-sized hardcover packed with full-color artwork by creator Kamome Shirahama. The 184 pages of this archival-quality, gold-stamped keepsake are packed with illustrations that have never been published in English before!

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Magnolia: Fairy Tail Illustrations
By Hiro Mashima

What’s the vibe?: Discover art of your favorite guild members in full color and large format!
When is it available? December 16, 2025
How much is it?: $39.99
What’s it rated: 13+

The first-ever Fairy Tail Art Book is here! This 256-page hardcover features full-color artwork from Hiro Mashima spanning the entire series. Includes the Japanese art books Fantasia and Harvest, never before published in English, plus even more exclusive art.

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Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Official Art Works
By Fujita

What’s the vibe?: Discover art of your favorite guild members in full color and large format!
When is it available? December 16, 2025
How much is it?: $39.99
What’s it rated: 16+

The official Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku art book! Over 100 pages of exclusive color artwork, concept art, and behind-the-scenes details, plus interviews with author Fujita on creating the beloved characters and story.

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AKIRA: Art of Wall
By Katsuhiro Otomo, Kosuke Kawamura and TAKAMURADAISUKE

What’s the vibe?: A unique and MASSIVE piece of AKIRA art that belongs in a museum
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $129.99
What’s it rated: 13+

In 2017–2019, Katsuhiro Otomo teamed with Kosuke Kawamura to transform Tokyo city blocks into massive collages of iconic moments from AKIRA. Now, these three electrifying compilations of Otomo’s art are available to bring home.

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Scary Good Gifts

Junji Ito’s Cat Diary: Yon & Mu Collector’s Edition
By Junji Ito

What’s the vibe?: A true-to-life story of Junji Ito facing his fears
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $24.99
What’s it rated: 13+

Horror master Junji Ito turns his twisted eye on cat ownership in this comedic graphic memoir, now in a deluxe hardcover with a glow-in-the-dark cover and an exclusive interview—perfect for slightly twisted cat lovers.

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Hauntress
By Minetaro Mochizuki

What’s the vibe?: A stranger, a stalker, or a curse? Either way, don’t let her in.
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $13.95
What’s it rated: 13+

Horror master Junji Ito turns his twisted eye on cat ownership in this comedic graphic memoir, now in a deluxe hardcover with a glow-in-the-dark cover and an exclusive interview—perfect for slightly twisted cat lovers.

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Blood on the Tracks
By Shuzo Oshimi

What’s the vibe?: An ever-expanding psychological horror, full of mommy issues and shocking twists
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $13.95
What’s it rated: 16+

From the creator who brought you notable works such as The Flowers of Evil, Happiness, and Inside Mari, comes a new suspense drama centering on the theme of a toxic parent. Dive into this latest thriller by master storyteller, Shuzo Oshimi. Series now fully complete!

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Be Very Afraid of Kanako Inuki!
By Kanako Inuki

What’s the vibe?: Girly-pop scares and screams from the “Queen of Horror Manga”
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $12.99
What’s it rated: 16+

The six hair-raising stories selected for this collection feature an array of unnerving characters and scenarios brought to life in Inuki’s signature art style, in the tradition of Junji Ito, Kazuo Umezu, Shintaro Kago, and Junko Mizuno.

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PTSD Radio Omnibus
By Masaaki Nakayama

What’s the vibe?: This world is more haunted than you could ever imagine
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $19.99
What’s it rated: 16+

Carried into modern Japan from a forgotten past, the being known as Ogushi haunts and tortures humans of all kinds. Little is know about Ogushi’s curse, except that it resides in an unexpected place: human hair.

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Gifts for BL Fans

Omega Megaera
By Maki Marukido

What’s the vibe?: Succession by way of the omegaverse. BL with intrigue.
When is it available? NEW DEBUT!
How much is it?: $13.99
What’s it rated: 16+

In a world ruled by alphas, omegas struggle to survive. Shunned omega Saimon finds the hidden omega Mamiya and hatches a bold plan: pass him off as an alpha heir to regain his status in the powerful Hanabusa family.

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Shoot Juliet Down
By Komachi Katsura

What’s the vibe?: Hidden agendas blur the line between rivals and lovers
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $13.95
What’s it rated: 18+

At the glamorous host club Velvet Kiss, top host Juri—aka Juliet—rules with an iron grip. Determined to dethrone him, newcomer Akatsuki sets out to uncover Juliet’s secrets. But getting close proves intoxicating, and he may soon learn that some hearts—and secrets—come with a dangerous price…

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My Instructor Won’t Yield
By Deme Kingyobachi

What’s the vibe?: Who knew driving instruction could be this romantic?
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $13.95
What’s it rated: 16+

A fun and moving one-shot BL romance that’ll have you hugging the turns! An elite driving instructor who’s sworn off love and a handsome client with a secret get behind the wheel. But will they go the distance?

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Light of My Life
By Takiba and Fuuko Minami 

What’s the vibe?: “I volunteer to be your first!”
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $14.99
What’s it rated: 18+

Once inseparable in high school, Aki and Minagi have drifted apart—Aki now runs his grandfather’s hair salon, while Minagi works at a host club instead of pursuing medicine. When Minagi asks for a place to stay, old tensions resurface. Can they confront their past and rebuild their future together?

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My Summer of You
By Nagisa Furuya

What’s the vibe?: Two high school boy’s shared love of film blooms to something more
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $14.99
What’s it rated: 16+

Chiharu Saeki and Wataru Toda are two high school students who share a common hobby: They love to watch movies. After they meet, they become fast friends, until one day, when Chiharu confesses his love for Wataru.

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Gifts for Yuri Lovers

The Moon on a Rainy Night
By Kuzushiro

What’s the vibe?: One act of kindness opens the door to a slow-burn romance
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $12.99
What’s it rated: 16+

A high school girl’s chance encounter with an enigmatic female classmate whose musical aspirations were complicated when an accident almost completely took her hearing leads to the slow blossoming of love. Perfect for fans of yuri series like Whisper Me a Love Song and sweet, sophisticated romances like A Sign of Affection.

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I Want to Love You ‘Till Your Dying Day
By Nachi Aono

What’s the vibe?: Can love bloom on the magical battlefield?
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $13.99
What’s it rated: 16+

There’s an orphanage that’s actually a boot camp, turning out magical child soldiers for a gruesome war. Yet love finds a way to blossom amid bloodshed, in this dramatic, much-anticipated yuri manga that is spiritually kin to the likes of Revolutionary Girl Utena, Otherside Picnic, and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury.

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Run Away With Me, Girl
By Battan

What’s the vibe?: Years after an intensely close “friendship” ends, two women reconnect as adults in high-drama romantic fever dream
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $12.99
What’s it rated: 16+

A heartfelt yuri romance about two women learning that sometimes you must run away to discover where you truly belong—perfect for fans of coming-out stories and adult drama.

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I Can’t Say No to the Lonely Girl
By Kashikaze

What’s the vibe?: Ah! The classic trope of blackmail to lovers
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $13.99
What’s it rated: 13+

In this juicy yuri manga, the goody-goody high school girl Sakurai meets a lonely girl–and ends up entangled in a web of blackmail that might just lead to romance. It’s hard to keep up with school when you can never say no to a devious classmate!

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Whisper Me a Love Song
By Eku Takeshima

What’s the vibe?: Falling in love at first musical note
When is it available? NOW!
How much is it?: $12.99
What’s it rated: 13+

An adorable new yuri manga for fans of Kase-san and Yamada and Bloom Into You. One day, high school girl Himari sees a girl, Yori, sing in a band, and it awakens feelings she doesn’t understand… but Yori does!

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Be sure to check-in on this blog post tomorrow for even more gift-giving ideas for any manga reader!